Tom May
Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects.
Latest articles by Tom May
The best coloured pencils
By Ian Dean last updated
These are the best coloured pencils you can buy today.
The best 3D scanners
By Mike Griggs last updated
Create models from real life objects with best 3D scanners for games, AR and VR.
The 5 best Instagram font generators
By Tom May last updated
Use these free font generators for Instagram to add fun text styles to your bio, captions or comments.
20 of the best ZBrush tutorials
By Craig Stewart last updated
Fantastic ZBrush tutorials that will improve your 3D sculpting.
12 of the best fictional brands from film and TV
By Tom May last updated
Some fictional brands have taken on a life of their own.
The best photo scanners
By Beren Neale last updated
Digitise your favourite prints with the best photo scanners.
37 Blender tutorials to boost your 3D modelling and animation skills
By Kerrie Hughes last updated
Create 3D art for free with these Blender tutorials.
The best tablets for students
By Ian Dean last updated
Save cash with our pick of the best tablets for students.
The best video editing computer: desktop PCs for video editors
By Matt Hanson last updated
Get work done faster with the best video editing computer.
The best free blog websites
By Beren Neale last updated
Promote your work and build an audience with one of the best free blog websites available.
The best e-ink tablet
By Tom May last updated
Enjoy the feel of a pen on paper, with the best e-ink tablet.
The future of AI art, according to industry pros
By Tom May last updated
Will AI art destroy jobs, and can it be stopped?
The future of AI in graphic design
By Tom May published
Graphic designers reveal how AI is fitting in to agency workflows.
The best laptops for watching movies
By Tom May, Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best laptops for watching movies and streaming.
The best video editing software
By Tom May last updated
Craft content quickly, with the best video editing software.
The definitive best adverts of all time list, as chosen by experts
By Tom May published
From the 1930s to the 2020s, these are the best ads of all time.
Punkt MC02 review: this phone is great with privacy, less so with photos
By Tom May published
Promoting your privacy above all else.
How to make a laptop faster
By Tom May published
We share our top tips to make a laptop faster.
The best romance film posters of all time
By Tom May published
We reveal the best romance film posters and why they work.
The best iPad for video editing
By Michelle Rae Uy last updated
Edit 4K footage with the best iPad for video editing.
The best adverts of the 2020s (so far)
By Tom May published
Our experts pick the best ads of the decade to date
Get the best USB-C monitors
By Beren Neale last updated
Find the best USB-C monitors for Mac and Windows in our bespoke guide.
How to check your laptop specs: What make and model do you have?
By Tom May published
We explain how to check your laptop specs, the easy way.
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